Occasionally access to the Cathedral may be restricted due to events taking place.
Southwark Cathedral is a busy working church, regularly hosting services and events. It may be neccessary to close all or part of the Cathedral to visitors to allow for these events to take place.
The Cathedral Shop and Cathedral Cafe will remain open during these times unless stated otherwise.
Access to the Cathedral
Due to building works at Minerva House, opposite the Cathedral, the route to access our main entrance (north side) will change periodically over the coming months. Alternative routes to the Cathedral will be signposted, but these may change as the works progress. We recommend allowing extra time when planning your journey.
Accessible route
An accessible route from London Bridge Underground station will be available throughout the building works. Please leave the station via the Tooley Street exit, then follow the route under London Bridge, passing Glaziers Hall, to reach the north side of the Cathedral.
Thursday 3 December
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors from 9:30am until 2:45pm due to a private event. Services will continue as usual in the Harvard Chapel. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Cathedral Shop Christmas Opening Hours
Sunday 20th December | 11am – 6pm
Monday 21st December | 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 22nd December | 10am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 23rd December | 10am – 4:30pm
Thursday 24th December | 10am – 3pm
Friday 25th December | CLOSED
Saturday 26th December | CLOSED
Sunday 27th December | CLOSED
The shop will also be closed from Friday 1st January – Monday 4th January, re-opening at 10am on Tuesday 5th January.
For further information please contact us by email or telephone 020 7367 6700.